YARDVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH



UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 12 Yardville-Hamilton Square Road Yardville, NJ 08620(609) 585-5770(609) 585-5674 faxOctober 29, 2017WELCOMEWelcome! You have come to hear the Word of God, and you shall hear it read and preached. But we hope that by hearing it, you will also meet the Word of God, the Living Word, Jesus, our Master and Savior. And we pray that you will leave our church equipped to serve him more faithfully and effectively.SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAYOctober 29, 2017PRELUDE “O God, Thou Faithful God” arr. W. HeldANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER HYMN “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go” 384O love that wilt not let me go,I rest my weary soul in Thee;I give Thee back the life I owe,That in Thine ocean depths its flowMay richer, fuller be.WE COME TO WORSHIP GODCALL TO WORSHIPLeader: Every good and perfect gift comes to us from God.People: Thanks be to God for the beauty and diversity of creation. Leader: Thanks be to God for our ancestors of faith.People: Thanks be to God for loving families and encouraging friends. Leader: Thanks be to God for meaningful work.People: Thanks be to God for the variety of talents within the body of Christ. Leader: Thanks be to God for freedom of conscience, speech and worship.People: Thanks be to God for calling us to covenant relationship. All: With thankful hearts let us worship and praise the Lord our God!*HYMN “Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” 155CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, you call us to be salt and light and to live as your righteous, holy people. We want to, Lord, but we fall short! We confess that there is good and bad, light and dark within our own hearts. We want to do what is right, but our fears and anxieties lead us to self-protection rather than vulnerability, to hoarding rather than freely sharing, to self-righteousness rather than compassion. Forgive us, O God. Restore us by your mercy that having received the gift of your infinite love, we might turn to our neighbor and give your love away. For the sake of Christ, we pray. Amen.ASSURANCE OF PARDON *GIVE GLORY TO GOD “Glory Be to the Father” 577Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,World without end. Amen.As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,World without end. Amen.Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.Amen. Amen. Amen.PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 96:4-94 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts. 9 Worship the Lord in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.CHILDREN’S SERMON “What’s In Your Piggy Bank?”” Rev. Jean B. Pinto ANTHEM “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” S. Temple NEW TESTAMENT LESSON I Timothy 6:6-196 Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; 7 for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; 8 but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. 9 But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains. 11 But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you 14 to keep the commandment without spot or blame until the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which he will bring about at the right time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. 16 It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. 17 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, 19 thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life. SERMON “Money Matters” Rev. Jean B. Pinto MOMENT FOR QUIET REFLECTION *HYMN “As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought” 414Joys and concerns may be written on the pew cards and given to the ushers during this hymn. They will be shared during the prayers of the people, unless you mark them confidential. WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH“The Apostles’ Creed”I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Hear our prayer, O Lord, Hear our prayer, O LordIncline Thine ear to us, And grant us Thy peace.CALL FOR THE OFFERING OFFERTORY “Melodie” C. Franck *WE GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD (tune # 455)Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;Alleluia, Alleluia. Praise Him above ye heav'nly host; Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost.Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *PRAYER TO DEDICATE OUR GIFTS Gracious God, you have blessed us with all that we need and often more than we need. Help us receive what you give with grace. In turn, help us be generous — with our monetary gifts, our possessions, our talents and our time. We ask that you would accept and consecrate all these gifts to further your work in the world. Amen.*HYMN “God, Bless Your Church with Strength!” 418*WE RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSING POSTLUDE “Praise My Soul the King of Heaven” arr. T. AlbrechtLiturgist: Gloria HanewaldFlowers: Given In Memory of Anthony Dutton by Susan EngebretsonGreeters & Ushers: Ginny Benck & Lynn Lasser UPCOMING EVENTS October 29th – November 5th Sunday---October 29th 9:30 am E3 Worship Service 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 6:00 pm Youth Group Pie Order Starts – Maze Trip Monday- October 30th 12:00 pm AA 8:00 pm NATuesday- October 31st 12:00 pm AA Wednesday-November 1st 6:30 pm Bear Cub Scouts 7:00 pm AA Thursday-November 2nd 7:30 pm Choir 8:00 pm AAFriday---- November 3rd 8:00 pm AASunday— November 5th 9:30 am E3 Communion Worship 10:15 am Coffee Hour – hosted by C.E. Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Traditional Communion Worship 6:00 – 8:00 pm Youth Group There are large print bulletins available. Please see an usher if you need this service.October Mission – Our October mission is focused in donating to the Trenton Rescue Mission. The Mission has always reached out to those least equipped to cope with the hardships of life. Today, the residential substance abuse treatment program has been greatly expanded with substance abuse counseling and qualified nursing. While the Rescue Mission of Trenton has undergone many changes during the past nine decades, its focus has always been to help those in need to help themselves. The belief in the intrinsic worth of each individual continues to motivate the Rescue Mission of Trenton to provide the highest quality care and to offer support, encouragement, and a sense of dignity to all who enter through its doors.?Please give generouslyto Mission during October knowing every penny will go to help our neighbors in need! Thank you for your compassion and willingness to give.Order your gift cards soon! The order will go in November 14th. Please have your orders in the church office by November 13th. Next and final order is December 12th. Forms are on the table in the Narthex.Classis Holiday Wreaths – Orders are being taken for a decorated 25” holiday wreath. Please read the Bulletin insert with attached order form. Order forms must be completed and given to Rosemarie Wales by November 12, 2017!The Women's?Book Club?will meet on?Tuesday, November 28th at 7:00 pm?in the Bertolet Lounge. We will be discussing SMALL, GREAT THINGS by Jodi Picoult who tackles the race issue in this new novel.? Ruth, an African American experienced nurse, is confronted by Turk, a white supremacist in the hospital delivery room. All women of the church and their friends who enjoy good books, delicious desserts, and wonderful fellowship?are encouraged?to join us.? No meeting in December. January’s selection - THE DRESSMAKER By Kate AlcottThe United Presbyterian Women?will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 7th at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Our Bible study will be “According to Contemporary Cultural Interpretatioins.” ?Following our Bible study, we will hold our business meeting. ?At noon, those women who want to, will go to a local restaurant for lunch. ?All women are cordially invited to join us!CHOIR – Choir has begun rehearsing the Christmas Cantata “Christ Was Born for This” by Dennis & Nancy Allen. This contemporary cantata is a collection of traditional carols done in contemporary style as well as very singable songs stating why Jesus Christ was born. He came to break the curses under which we lived, and to turn them into blessings for the believer. Rehearsals are on each Thursday beginning August 31st straight through each Thursdays of September, October, and November. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 9th @ 10:00 am, and the performance will be Sunday, December 10th during the 1L00 am traditional service. Please come as a listener or as a performer. We learn, sing, and have fun!UPC Youth Group – Holiday Pie Sale begins TODAY! Please read this bulletin’s insert!Survivors – The Survivors Senior Group will meet at the church, Fellowship Hall, on?Wed., Nov. 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.?for a program presented by John Kilbride, President, Hightstown/East-Windsor Historical Society?about the history of the Camden & Amboy Railroad. The Camden & Amboy Railroad was the first railroad to operate in New Jersey when John Stevens succeeded in getting the New Jersey legislature to authorize the forming of a company to erect a railroad from River Delaware to River Raritan. Following his presentation we will enjoy lunch at Amari's Restaurant (formerly Rosa's) in Yardville. If you plan to attend please make your reservation with Rita Peterson 259-7256 or email?ritapete@. All seniors of the church and their friends are welcome to join the Survivors for a wonderful presentation and a great lunch and fellowship.? PRAYER REQUESTSHealing for: Maria, Angela Accardi, Angelica – breast cancer, Peggy Marvin, Ryan, Reilly Paige, Wayne, John Borak, Pam and Dan Rose; Ron, Bill, Kyle, Buddy – both cancer & heart attack, Lenny, Pat, Jodi Mannix – undergoing chemotherapy; Cathy, Sally, Carolyn McPhee, Connie Davis and Andrea Pinto all undergoing treatment for cancer; Leo Clement; Dot Bracaloni; Susan Anthony; Al & Carol D/Amico; Scott Rose; Bob D’Angelo; Dianna – diagnostic test for brain aneurism; Billy Kocis – throat (tonsil) cancer; Amanda Lowe – kidney complications; Post-Op surgery healing – Bob Young, Michelle C., and Barbara Stone; Chelsea Mitchel – healing of illness while at school; Stefan Revesz; Jim – concern & healing fromn severe back pain; A member of the LaCrosse family suffering from cancer as well as another (overwhelmed) family member strength to cope with caregiving; Ali –healing brain surgery for a tumor and ensuing treatment; Ellen Abatto – healing from broken shoulder; Pete & Carol Heberling – healing, strength, and support; Kieran Pillion – healing from heart by-pass surgery; Helen Fisher – suffering from Alzheimers as well as prayers of support for the extended Fisher family Michelle – back surgery; Healing for the family of Mrs. Henry; Amy’s Mom – Back in the hospital; Frank Kostar-heart issues; Marilyn Kostar – health issues and coping with Frank; Girja Singh – strength for future operation; the Briggs Family – oldest daughter having 2 kidney transplants (1 kidney coming from husband, John) and mother Terri will be caring for both Lisa & John; Healing for Mike McHugh – hospitalized with an infection & Nancy McHugh (family) – strength for dealing with illness and an aging parent; Mrs. Walter – recovering from broken hip and broken rib; Debbie Furchak, their daughter who is in need of peace and strength while supervising the care for both her parents who are both in a living/memory care unit; Healing, strength, and support for Ed in ongoing heart rehab and wife Barbara; Dianna – preparation for surgery on November 8th; Continued prayer for the following – Tony, Emily & Danny Matt; Patrick. Pray for Lili, Landia, and Harrison French for fort – for the Bereaved family of Nicholas Pratico, and comfort for Rebecca Lammson – loss of a close friend; The Lyons/Butler family on the loss of their brother/son, Michael.Thanksgiving – and blessings for all children & grandchildren as well as keep them safe, blessings – for a Kenosis Retreat @ Garden State Prison this week;Blessings – for marriage of Dominic & Rachel DeCungeloConcern – Control of seizures for James Bade and wisdom for the doctors to successfully treat his seizures; Colton Thibedeau - suffered from a seizure and hopefully medication will control this & prayers of emotional support for his parents; ALL families iivolved with (Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, & Maria) storm flooding in Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, India, and Southeast Asia as well as Fires in the western United States ,and those devastated by an earthquakes in Mexico; Travis dealing with spiritual battle while in prison; Co-worker of Nancy who is in distress; All Caregivers; Prayer for Debbie having a new job interview this week. Our Mission StatementWe are called by Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to celebrate and share the love of God with grace and joy.Gracefully and joyfully we seek to share our gifts in the community through:Open DoorsDiverse WorshipInnovative EducationCreative MissionDynamic ServiceOUR CONGREGATION IN MISSIONBecause of your stewardship commitment, the United Presbyterian Church is supporting the ministries of:The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through Monmouth Presbytery; the Synod of the Northeast, and the General Assembly.Mobile Meals of Hamilton TownshipPrinceton Theological Seminary Scholarship FundTrenton Area Habitat for HumanityTrenton Area Rescue MissionPresbyterian Camp at JohnsonburgTrenton Area Soup KitchenPearson Memorial Food BankWomanspaceHomefrontCHURCH STAFFMinisters: All the members of the CongregationPastor: Rev. Jean B. Pinto (737-8011) jeanbpinto@Pastors Emeriti: Rev. Terry E. Fouse and Rev. John H. MilneOrganist: Marilyn Machmer Choir Director: Michael MrazChurch Secretary: Michael MrazPrayer Chain: Daytime: Carol Heberling (298-2594); Betty Reinert (585-5770) Evening: Gail Fouse (585-3248); Joyce Vaughn (888-1187) ................
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